Licensed Practical Nurse — Patient Care & Care Coordination

Teton Valley Hospital; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teton Valley Hospital in Idaho is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assess patients and assist in planning and coordinating care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform treatments and administer medications within Idaho guidelines, while upholding infection control practices.

Familiarity with hospital nursing standards and safe patient care is essential, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals is expected to support quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the State of Idaho to practice the nursing profession.
• One year of hospital nursing experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients for educational, physiological, psychosocial, comfort and safety needs.
• Assists in planning and coordinating care, gathering data under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs treatments/procedures and administers medications within the Idaho Practice Guidelines for Licensed Practical Nurses under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Follows up with other associates, other disciplines, physicians, and others as necessary or appropriate.
• Maintains and follows guidelines set for current licensing, educational training, Standards of Practice of Quality Patient Care, and Infection Control Practices as required by state, federal, and facility recommendations.

Job description

Teton Valley Hospital in Idaho is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assess patients and assist in planning and coordinating care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform treatments and administer medications within Idaho guidelines, while upholding infection control practices.

Familiarity with hospital nursing standards and safe patient care is essential, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals is expected to support quality patient outcomes.